NIS Agents Tearing Up the Japanese Empire - Chapter 237



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NIS Agent Tears the Japanese Empire Episode 237

The storm strikes twice (2)

The provisional government in Shanghai was filled with excitement when it heard the news of the independence army’s victory in the large-scale battle in Manchuria.

“Comrades! Rejoice! The independence army in Manchuria has now defeated two divisions of the Japanese army and captured the entire command, including the division commanders!”

“Ohhh!”

“The independence army really did a great job. That’s right!”

“That’s right! It’s been a long time since I’ve heard such refreshing news!”

Most of the provisional government’s ministers were delighted with the exciting news of victory, but some were cautious.

“I am happy about the victory, but… … I am worried that the Japanese may harbor resentment and do bad things.”

Ahn Chang-ho, the leader of the United Future Party and chairman of the provisional government’s provisional legislature, slammed his desk and raised his voice in response to the words of a minister who was sending him a worried look.

“Then we just have to let the world know about it.”

“But won’t our compatriots suffer in the meantime?”

“Then why don’t we just stop resisting the Japanese and just sit there until they give us the country?”

“No, that’s not what I meant… … .”

An Chang-ho scolded him with his neck bloodshot.

“The responsibility for the suffering of our compatriots due to our actions lies not with us, but with the ambitions of the Japanese Empire that could not give up its greed!”

“Um… … . That’s true, but… … .”

When the person who spoke first tried to muddle through with an awkward smile, everyone’s attention turned to him.

“Congressman Park, you’ve been acting really strange lately?”

And among the dozens of eyes looking at him was Kim Gu, who was the director of the newly reorganized Provisional Government Police Department.

“Ah, no, Mr. Baekbeom… … . That’s not it… … .”

“Hmm… … Now that I think about it, it seems like Mr. Park has been going out a lot more lately.”

“No, Mr. Baekbeom! Are you doubting me now?”

“No. We are interrogating them.”

“What?! I’m your comrade who has shared life and death with you! Are you doubting me now?”

A provisional government minister, suddenly outraged at being suspected, pointed a finger at Kim Gu.

“Mr. Baekbeom! Lately, I’ve been hanging out with this guy called Mr. Lee or something… … . I got infected by him!”

“No. I was originally like this.”

“what?!”

Kim Gu paid no attention to the pointing fingers and slowly approached him, carrying his luggage on his back.

“I have always monitored and investigated everyone, regardless of whether they are comrades or enemies.”

“Ahem.”

“Ahem.”

Everyone had a history of being monitored by Kim Gu, so they coughed uncomfortably at his words.

But Kim Gu didn’t care.

“Because I thought that was the way to protect the Shanghai Provisional Government here.”

“Baekbeom! Are you out of your mind?”

“No. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a taste.”

Kim Gu strode up to the nose of Provisional Government Cabinet member Park A-mu, put his face in front of his nose, and met his gaze.

“If I were normal, would I have sold all my assets and gone to a foreign country to suffer, putting my family through hardships?”

“… … .”

“Which author among those gathered here has not been crazy about the independence movement?”

“… … .”

Kim Gu stared at him intently.

“It seems like I can see one person.”

“Why are you doing this to me?”

“Well, why am I like this? Let’s all go through the process of finding out together.”

-match.

As Kim Gu clapped his hands, a provisional government policeman in blue uniform came in from outside and dragged Rep. Park out of the assembly.

“Baekbeom, Baekbeom! Do you think you’ll be safe after doing this? This is all political oppression! You’re trying to divide public opinion in front of the enemy!!!”

“Isn’t it Mr. Park who secretly visited the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai and divided public opinion?”

“Huh! What, what does that mean? Are you planning to push me like that?”

“Well, I guess I’ll have to give it a try.”

Despite Kim Gu’s actions, other people just watched quietly.

There was no one to help Mr. Park.

“This is a lie! It’s a lie!”

“Take it and go.”

“I did nothing wrong! This is political oppressionoooooo!!!!”

As the large police officers dragged out Mr. Park, the atmosphere that had been excited by the news of victory suddenly calmed down.

“I apologize for unintentionally ruining the mood.”

Although Kim Gu bowed his head and apologized to several ministers and members of the provisional government, the mood that had once subsided never returned.

“… … Couldn’t this kind of thing be done in a place that isn’t visible?”

As others remained silent, watching Kim Gu’s reaction, Ahn Chang-ho came forward and expressed his discomfort.

Everyone mentally agreed with Ahn Chang-ho’s words and gave Kim Gu a cold look, but Kim Gu responded calmly as if nothing had happened.

“Is there a time and place for finding a traitor? If you lift a book and a cockroach passes by, you should hit it instead of letting it run away.”

“There have been a few times in the past when I tried to do things that way and ended up making mistakes.”

An Chang-ho asked Kim Gu to exercise self-restraint, citing several past cases.

Kim Gu also raised his eyes, perhaps slightly offended by Ahn Chang-ho’s mention of his dark past.

“Do you think I’m getting blood on my hands for my own good? Everyone gathered together to fight for independence, but now they’re acting according to their own ideas without any plan. Shouldn’t someone step forward and establish discipline?”

“Discipline? Well, that’s a good point. If you set the discipline right, there shouldn’t be any sacrifices to innocent comrades.”

“We need to investigate whether they got caught up in something innocent or not. Haven’t you seen the list of spies that this teacher brought you? Even if you weed out all the guys on it, spies keep coming out. How can you live without suspicion?”

When Kim Gu and Ahn Chang-ho, who were not on good terms, raised their voices, the people in the provisional government sighed and chatted.

“Here we go again.”

“Those guys don’t seem to get tired, do they?”

“Leave it alone, if it keeps doing that, I’ll quit.”

“I see… … . Ah! Did you hear the news?”

“What’s the news? Are you saying that Kodari Gangjeong is coming out this evening?”

The other members of the National Assembly perked up their ears at the mention of Kodari Gangjeong.

“No, other than that… … I heard that President Syngman Rhee of the Americas is visiting Shanghai.”

“The president? No, this guy? When was that guy impeached? What kind of president is he?”

“Oh, so you took a break from work?”

“So, now that things have stabilized, are you saying you’re going to come back to Shanghai and take over the presidency?”

When the news came that Syngman Rhee was visiting Shanghai, the members of the National Assembly were divided in their opinions.

“While others were fighting bloody battles against the Japanese, why did a nobleman who was living comfortably in the safety of America come here?”

“A life of luxury? Isn’t Dr. Syngman Rhee also trying to make our situation known to the world from the United States?”

“There are no results. Results! What are you doing chasing us around and spreading news about us? Did those Western powers even listen to our situation? Or did they even take any action against the Japanese?”

“Dr. Rhee Syngman, that guy is really strange… …. He likes the prey dogs so much that he just wipes the bottoms of the prey dogs.”

“Oh my, the only country that understands our situation is the Mirijian people. When the Korean Empire was on the verge of collapse, who else but them even pretended to help?”

When the hot potato of Syngman Rhee was thrown into the National Assembly, the National Assembly became noisy with everyone throwing out all sorts of words.

“So why did Dr. Syngman Rhee suddenly come to Shanghai? Why did he come here and start talking about how armed struggle is an uncivilized act?”

“No, it seems like that gentleman has changed his mind a bit.”

“You changed your mind? So, you’re saying you’re going to come fight with a gun?”

“That’s not it… … . I think he saw something in America that made him really angry and went on and on about how the League of Nations was a fraud and that all the great powers were in cahoots.”

“What? What does that mean?”

“How would I know? Katsurani, Taft, they were all just trash in one bucket, and they were all really angry.”

“Katsura? Taft? Who is that?”

“I don’t know either.”

-Ding-ding-ding.

What broke this chaotic atmosphere was the refreshing sound of a bell signaling dinner time.

“Oh… … . It’s dinner time already!”

“Wow… … My mouth is watering.”

“Did you say we had codfish stew for dinner tonight? My mouth is already watering.”

“They say that the restaurant owners were excited and prepared to eat because the independence army had won a great victory over the Japanese in the north.”

“Wow!”

At the mention of Kodari Gangjeong, everyone stopped what they were doing and headed straight to the restaurant.

Kim Gu and Ahn Chang-ho, who had been arguing with their necks turned red, headed to the restaurant together as if nothing had happened.

Oh, of course, the fight wasn’t completely over.

“They say that the best texture for codfish stew is when the seasoning soaks in well and it has a chewy texture.”

“Oh my, this guy has really amazing taste. I said that the best texture is the one that’s hard and chewy.”

“You’re all wrong. The best way to eat well-cooked cod is to dip it in seasoning sauce.”

“What the heck is this… … .”

* * *

“You lost again? Are we completely wiped out now?”

“… … .”

“Oh my… … . It can’t be this difficult… … .”

Tokyo, the heart of the Empire of Japan, is just beginning to be rebuilt and is regaining its vitality.

Among them, the Imperial Palace, located in the center of Tokyo.

The office located deep in the palace, where green flowers and trees show refreshing smiles all year round and where it stands firm even in the midst of national disasters.

A young man with wrinkles on his forehead that were unusual for his age frowned and asked Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant Colonel Hideki Tojo.

“What on earth did General Ishimitsu and General Asakuno do that they were defeated by a group of rebels? And not just defeated, but annihilated?”

“… … I am sorry, Your Majesty. It is all my fault.”

Although the news of the defeat in Manchuria was heard some time ago, it was through a telegram sent by Lieutenant General Muraoka of the 4th Army Division, who was still in Korea fighting against the Navy.

‘Damn… … . When I received the telegram, someone from the Imperial Household Agency came in… … .’

When the Army first heard the news, they desperately tried to hide it.

Of course, if this news were to become known, it would have a negative impact on the Army’s image.

But when they received the telegram, someone from the Imperial Household Agency happened to be visiting the Army Ministry and delivering Prince Yasuhito’s orders.

That is why this news reached the ears of Prince Yasuhito, who was handling affairs on behalf of the Emperor and the Crown Prince.

“What the hell is wrong with the Army?”

“……sorry.”

That is why Hideki Tojo was summoned before Prince Yasuhito and was being verbally abused.

‘You’re like a fucking minister… … .’

Originally, Ugaki should have taken this position instead of the army, but he sent Dojo instead.

“Phew… … . I even made a mistake by crossing the border without permission… … . Huh… … .”

“… … Isn’t this the result of everyone doing their best to carry out His Majesty the Emperor’s orders?”

“Then it should have succeeded! It failed! What good will it do to our reputation?”

“… … .”

There was not a single word wrong in Yasuhito’s words.

If he was going to do something like he said, he should have succeeded and apologized.

But they failed and were taken prisoner.

“Won’t those rebels soon make a ‘demand’ to our Japanese Empire? If you want them back, make Joseon independent! Something like that.”

“… … The Army is also considering various countermeasures regarding this.”

“Don’t just worry, show results. Huh? What the heck is the Army… …”

Tojo swallowed his anger and trembled at Yasuhito’s irritated words.

‘Damn… … . If this keeps up, we’re going to get pushed around by the Navy guys… … .’

at that time.

The contents of the telegram sent by Muraoka came to Dojo’s mind.

[tank.]

That was it.

“Your Majesty! Even though they were defeated… … . There is a reason for their defeat.”

“What? Why? What is that?”

“That’s because… … the Manchurians had tanks.”

“A tank?”

Yasuhito tilted his head at the word “tank.”

“Is that the weapon of war used in the Western Regions?”

“Yes, our forces are also testing tanks imported from Britain and studying ways to operate them effectively.”

“What? How can the Bulyeongseon handle something that our army is researching?”

The corners of Dojo’s mouth went up.

“Your Majesty! I am ashamed to report this, but… … it seems that there is a hidden force involved in this matter.”

“The power behind it? Who is that?”

“It seems that the forces close to Manchuria… … were able to lend or hand over tanks to them and helped the Bulyeongseon people… … .”

Dojo deliberately trailed off.

It was as if he wanted to hear it from Yasuhito’s own mouth.

“If there is a country that is close to Manchuria… … and has experience operating tanks and can provide tanks… … then it would be the Soviet Union, right?”

Dojo smiled.

“Your Majesty! The soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army fought bravely, but was it not because of the conspiracy of these forces behind the scenes that they were defeated? Has our Army ever disappointed His Majesty the Emperor? The Army is a people who rush to do whatever His Majesty the Emperor points at with his finger and accomplish it!!!”

“hmm.”